Indianapolis Will Host NFL Combine in 2025

Indianapolis will host the 2025 NFL Combine, retaining the marquee event for more than three decades. Indy has hosted the NFL Combine since 1987.

“Indianapolis has a storied history with the NFL Combine, so we are thrilled to continue partnering with Visit Indy, the Indianapolis Colts, and our local partners for the event in 2025,” said Peter O’Reilly, executive vice president, of club business, league events and international at the NFL. “The city has continued to innovate and help us evolve both the setup for the football evaluation process as well as growing the in-person experience for football fans in the region and across the country.”

Now heading into the 37^th year hosting and growing the event, Visit Indy, the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium, the City of Indianapolis, IU Health, and the Indiana Sports Corp collectively worked alongside the Indianapolis Colts to pitch to keep the NFL Combine in Indy for 2025.

“From our world-class facilities to our hospitality partners and proximity to sports medicine and science facilities, Indianapolis has proven time and again that it is uniquely positioned and equipped to host an event the size and magnitude of the NFL Combine,” said Pete Ward, chief operating officer with the Indianapolis Colts. “We once again look forward to welcoming the football world to Indy and making this the best Combine ever.”

Since coming to Indy more than three decades ago, the event has grown immensely, with the 2023 NFL Combine generating a record-setting $9.1 million in economic impact while attracting a record-setting number of fans for the inside-and-outside fan events.  

The 2024 NFL Combine presented by NOBULL will take place Thursday, February 29 – Sunday, March 3. A key stop before the NFL Draft, the NFL Combine provides an exciting opportunity for fans to witness the future talent of the NFL up close before prospects find their new team.  Fans can attend the free event live over the span of four days for special access to the best of the NFL – prospects, coaches, GMs, scouts, media talent, NFL Legends, and an interactive fan festival that celebrates the joy of both NFL and college football.

The NFL will also host the free Combine Experience in the South Lot of Lucas Oil Stadium, where fans can take photos with the Colts Super Bowl XLI Vince Lombardi Trophy, view all 57 Super Bowl rings up close, participate in interactive games and purchase exclusive merchandise from NFL Shop presented by Visa. Fans can register at nfl.com/combineaccess. 

“We know cities across the U.S. consistently vie to host all of the NFL’s events,” said Leonard Hoops, president & CEO of Visit Indy.  “We appreciate the NFL’s continued confidence and partnership with Indy, and we are looking forward to continued growth in our city.”